Community Resources
Below are several non-profit organizations that work to combat sexual violence and to support survivors.
These organizations provide lots of information and resources that you may need.
The OhioHealth Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio
How SARNCO Can Help:
Local Sexual Violence Hotline
614.267.7020
Free recovery resources can be accessed through the 24-Hour Rape Helpline at 614.267.7020. This includes recovery books and booklets geared toward healing from sexual violence at no cost to survivors and co-survivors of sexual assault.
24-Hour Emergency Room Advocacy
In local hospital emergency departments, trained volunteer and staff advocates from SARNCO provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and community resource information to survivors of sexual violence.
Other Resources:
The Center for Family Safety and Healing
The Center for Family Safety and Healing offers a range of programs for people who have experienced family violence. These programs cover all aspects of family violence.
For more information, call The Center for Family Safety and Healing at (614) 722-8200 or visit their website at www.familysafetyandhealing.org
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
Highly-trained advocates offer support, information, and advocacy to people who have questions or concerns about dating relationships. They also provide information and support to friends and family members, teachers, counselors, service providers, and members of law enforcement.
The crisis hotline, (866) 331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522, is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, or visit their website at www.loveisrespect.org
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
How RAINN Can Help:
National Sexual Violence Hotline
800.656.4673
When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.
RAINN Mobile App
The RAINN mobile app is another option for support. It's free and doesn't require you to enter any personal information.
Click here to learn more on about the mobile app on RAINN's website.
- Download on the App Store
- Download on Google Play
Helpful Information About Next Steps:
Self-Care After Trauma
https://www.rainn.org/articles/self-care-after-trauma
Telling Loved Ones About Sexual Violence
https://www.rainn.org/articles/telling-loved-ones-about-sexual-assault
Reporting to Police/Law Enforcement
https://www.rainn.org/articles/reporting-law-enforcement
How to Support a Loved One
(If your family and friends aren't quite sure how to support you during this time, it might be helpful to give them this link)